Definitions 1
Hints the author gives to define difficult words
Context Clues
what the article or text is all about
Central Idea
Break down into parts and study closely
Analyze
making a logical judgment on the basis of evidence that is supported in the text
Inference
determining the value or importance of something after considering carefully
Evaluate
A relationship between two words on which a comparison is based
Analogy
a brief overview of the main events with only facts; no opinions
Objective Summary
1. making a logical judgment on the basis of evidence that is supported in the text
2. "right there" answers in the text
a. inference
b. explicit
Inference
Explicit
uses words in some way other than for their literal meanings to make a comparison, add emphasis, or say something in a creative way
Figurative language
“right there” answers in the text
Explicit
An emotional feeling the word gives
Connotation
A position statement that is debatable
Claim
Name 5 types of figurative language
Answers will vary
Arrangement of events in the order of which the events occur
Chronological Order
the process of combining separate ideas to draw a new conclusion
Synthesize
Name a synonym pair
and
Name an antonym pair
Answer will vary
What is the difference between explicit and inferential?
explicit-"right there"
answers in
the text
inferential- make a judgment
based on the text
What do the underlined words mean based on the context clues?
1. Bill felt remorse, or shame, for his harsh words.
2. Marty is gregarious, not like his brother who is quiet and shy.
1. remorse means shame
2. gregarious means friendly
What is a negative and positive connotation for the word old?
positive- elder, mature
negative- ancient, outdated, decrepit
answers may vary
Put in chronological order.
a. I got out of bed.
b. I took a shower.
c. I got on the bus.
d. I went to school.
e. I woke up.
f. I got dressed.
E- I woke up.
A- I got out of bed.
B- I took a shower.
F- I got dressed.
C- I got on the bus.
D- I went to school.
What is the difference between a central (main) idea and theme?
The central/main idea is what the whole nonfiction article is about, and a theme is the life lesson of a literary work.
Fill the analogy
Sword:warrior :: pen: _____
writer
A negative __________ is the word Hitler being associated with hatred and evil.
Connotation
"Shh…" Dale whispered to his friend Jim. Jim stopped talking mid-sentence and looked at Dale. Dale was dressed in a fluorescent orange sweater with the hood up and a camouflage vest over the sweater. He saw Dale point his rifle at the horizon and squint, and then Jim looked where the barrel was aimed. A large 10-point buck trotted about thirty meters from the bushes behind which Jim and Dale were positioned.
What is an objective summary of this paragraph?
Answers will vary
Match the following terms with their definitions.
1. Analyze 2. Evaluate 3. Synthesize
A. Determining the value or importance of something
after considering carefully
B. The process of combining separate elements or ideas to draw a new conclusion
C. Break down into parts and study closely
Analyze- C
Evaluate- A
Synthesize- B